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Centennial World
An internet culture news podcast that explores themes surrounding viral stardom, the creator economy, and how social media is shaping Gen Z. Hosted by Centennial World founder Lauren Meisner & deputy editor Annabel Bendavid.
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May 7, 2025 • 16min
MINI TECH SCROLL: SAG-AFTRA influencer committee, OpenAI rolls back recent update + manosphere websites go offline
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 7th, 2025.Timestamps:1:42 SAG-AFTRA has introduced an influencer committee6:26 OpenAI rolls back recent update11:22 The manosphere websites going offline Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ Sources:https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-national-board-overwhelmingly-approves-commercials-contracts-deal https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-creates-influencer-committee-creator-economy-1236202280/ https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/influencer-resources/influencer-agreement-101 https://time.com/6301824/influencers-sag-strike/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/13/the-creator-economy-is-ready-for-a-workers-movement/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/11/20688929/internet-creators-guild-shutting-down-hank-green-youtube-copyright-claims-monetization https://www.fastcompany.com/91327213/sag-aftras-new-influencer-committee-aims-to-strengthen-support-for-digital-creators https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zauey/video/7499612827959840043 https://openai.com/index/sycophancy-in-gpt-4o/ https://openai.com/index/expanding-on-sycophancy/ https://www.garbageday.email/p/this-is-what-chatgpt-is-actually-for https://www.theverge.com/news/658315/openai-chatgpt-gpt-4o-roll-back-glaze-update https://www.theverge.com/openai/661303/openai-stays-nonprofit-sam-altman-employee-memo https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/15/notorious-image-board-4chan-hacked-and-internal-data-leaked/ https://blog.4chan.org/post/781845918774394880/still-standing https://www.404media.co/mr-deepfakes-the-biggest-deepfake-porn-site-on-the-internet-says-its-shutting-down-for-good/ https://www.theverge.com/news/648908/4chan-hacked-down-outage-leak https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/

May 6, 2025 • 15min
MINI SCROLL: Met Gala 2025, Zendaya hat theory, BookTok Fyre Fest, Canadian wedding MUA drama + Hawk Tuah in Vanity Fair
The biggest stories on the internet from May 6th, 2025.Timestamps:1:50 Met Gala 2025 recap5:53' A Million Lives' BookTok Fyre Festival8:26 Canadian bridal MUA drama10:17 Hawk Tuah in Vanity FairFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

May 5, 2025 • 17min
MINI SCROLL: Try Guys expose Buzzfeed, Benny Blanco cheating rumours, TikTok's caveman skin girl + 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla
The biggest stories on the internet from May 5th, 2025.Timestamps:1:36 Try Guys expose Buzzfeed6:54 Benny Blanco accused of cheating on Selena Gomez with Theresa Marie... kind of?9:39 TikTok's caveman skin girl14:13 100 men vs. 1 gorilla memeFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

May 2, 2025 • 18min
MINI SCROLL: Kayla Malec, Evan Johnson & James Charles breakdown, Alex Cooper documentary, The Ordinary's viral activation + Piper Rockelle speaks out
The biggest stories on the internet from May 2nd, 2025.Timestamps:2:13 Kayla Malec, Evan Johnson & James Charles breakdown9:05 Alex Cooper documentary11:21 The Ordinary goes viral for exposing cost of celebrity endorsement in new pop up14:13 Piper Rockelle speaks out about mother's abuse allegationsFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

May 1, 2025 • 30min
MINI SCROLL: Nagi vs. Brooki, JoJo Siwa x Kath Ebbs update, Madison Beer opens up + CLUTCH Glue interview
For more information on investment for wild hearts with wild ideas, check out: https://www.blackbird.vc/The biggest stories on the internet from May 1st, 2025.Timestamps:1:25 RecipeTin Eats accuses Brooki Bakehouse of plagiarism6:46 JoJo Siwa addresses Kath Ebbs split9:52 Madison Beer opens up about her leaked nudes as a teenager13:02 CLUTCH Glue interviewFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

Apr 30, 2025 • 20min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Edits launch, TikTok's "Fantasy Pope League," AI bot Reddit scandal + Henrietta Amevor interview
For more information on investment for wild hearts with wild ideas, check out: https://www.blackbird.vc/The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 30th, 2025.Timestamps:1:33 Instagram Edits launch3:23 TikTok's "Fantasy Pope League"4:56 Researchers from University of Zurich reportedly used AI bots on a subreddit to examine whether these bots could change people’s minds8:38 Interview with Henrietta Amevor Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

Apr 29, 2025 • 12min
MINI SCROLL: Kelley Heyer accused of "copying" Apple dance, Janelle Rohner GLP-1 drama + Delaney Rowe x BJ Novak?
The biggest stories on the internet from April 29th, 2025.Timestamps:00:55 TikTok creator Kelley Heyer accused of stealing the Apple Dance from a small creator 4:32 Wellness influencer Janelle Rohner admits to failing to disclose she was using GLP-1 medication while selling lifestyle programs to her followers9:08 Delaney Rowe reportedly dating BJ NovakFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

Apr 28, 2025 • 22min
MINI SCROLL: JoJo Siwa & Kath Ebbs split, Anna Paul update, Chris Olsen called out by ex, AO3 fanfic backlash + more
The biggest stories on the internet from April 28th, 2025.Timestamps:00:31 JoJo Siwa splits with Australian influencer Kath Ebbs amid Chris Hughes Celebrity Big Brother speculation4:25 Veruca Salt / Anna Paul update8:26 Luke Bateman joins BookTok (and the girlies are swooning)11:47 Chris Olsen "exposed" by ex-boyfriend Patrick Johnson15:06 AO3 authors remove The Pitt fanfic after The Cut writes story linking to their workFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

Apr 24, 2025 • 13min
MINI SCROLL: Chloe Madison speaks on Unhinged Podcast drama, Addison Rae name change + Ana Wolfermann vs. Izzy Graff
The biggest stories on the internet from April 24th, 2025.Timestamps:00:34 Chloe Madison tells her side of the Unhinged Podcast divorce6:57 Addison Rae to drop "Rae"9:30 Ana Wolfermann vs. Izzy GraffFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

Apr 23, 2025 • 19min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Meta antitrust trial, Google ad tech monopoly, the rise of virtual creators + 'Apple' dance TikToker sues Roblox
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 23rd, 2025.Timestamps:1:00 Meta antitrust trial breakdown9:01 Google loses ad technology monopoly case10:54 The rise of virtual influencers14:41 Apple dance creator sues RobloxFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ Sources:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-30/google-under-fire-again-on-search-as-hatch-calls-for-ftc-probe https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/technology/facebook-antitrust-monopoly.html https://www.theverge.com/news/646809/ftc-v-meta-antitrust-monopoly-trial-instagram-whatsapp https://www.theverge.com/policy/646828/meta-ftc-antitrust-trial-preview-instagram-whatsapp https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/mark-zuckerberg-meta-antitrust-ftc-negotiations-a53b3382 https://theconversation.com/google-loses-online-ad-monopoly-case-but-its-just-one-of-many-antitrust-battles-against-big-tech-254602https://x.com/NewsFromGoogle/status/1912892999047971152 https://www.polygon.com/gaming/559582/charli-xcx-apple-dance-roblox-lawsuit https://blog.youtube/culture-and-trends/youtube-culture-trends-report-virtual-creators/ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/heyer-v-roblox-2-25-cv-03236-complaint-april-2025.pdf